Rundown on Boston's Business Landscape: Downtown Revival, Corporate Headquarters, Flower Farming, and Women's Soccer Expansion

05/05/2024 58 min
Rundown on Boston's Business Landscape: Downtown Revival, Corporate Headquarters, Flower Farming, and Women's Soccer Expansion

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This weeks program, Boston Business Journal senior reporter Greg Ryan talks about the changing demographics in the construction industry. Jim, Rooney, CEO, and president of the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce weighs in on the health of downtown Boston and all those empty storefronts.  Boston Globe business reporter Jon Chesto explains toy maker Lego’s  decision to locate their United States corporate headquarters in Boston.  Chris Grant of Grant Family Farm in West Newbury talks about the booming business of fresh cut flowers. And finally, Jennifer Epstein. Controlling Partner of Boston Unity Soccer Partners talks about the new women’s soccer team coming to Boston in 2026 as part of the National  Women’s Soccer League.  

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